Loch Raven High School PTSA and Booster Club e-newsletter

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1 Loch Raven High School PTSA and Booster Club e-newsletter September, 2011 Issue No. 1/10 WHAT'S INSIDE? ~ BOOSTER CLUB ~ POST PROM PARTY ~ PTSA NEWS ~ DriveOne4URSchool ~ SPIRIT WEAR A Note from Our PTSA President... Welcome to the first e-newsletter of the school year! The LRHS PTSA continues to strive to improve, and in order to reach our goals, we need your help. Please consider: Becoming a member at any level (see Membership form link in PTSA section, below) Making a donation to our silent fundraising drive in addition

2 ~ CONCESSIONS ~ SCHOOL NEWS ~ SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWSLETTER to your membership Attending our monthly meeting held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the first floor Teachers' Lounge Becoming a volunteer by joining or leading a committee (more details below) Signing up to DriveOne4URSchool on October 15th (more details below) We hope you find our e-news informative. We include PTSA, Booster Club, Post Prom Party, school, and organization news. PLEASE READ UNTIL THE VERY END to find a comprehensive LRHS calendar, important websites, and rosters for the PTSA and Boosters so you know whom to contact when you have questions. Tell your friends to sign up to be added to our database! The LRHS PTSA wishes our students, families, and staff a successful, productive, and fun-filled year. Julie Sugar, President lrhsptsapresident@gmail.com A Note from Our BOOSTER CLUB... We invite your family to join the Loch Raven High School Booster Club. The Loch Raven High School Booster Club is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to promote, support and provide recognition to athletes and students participating in a variety of school activities. We provide financial assistance to organizations that actively support the Booster Club. Our goal is to provide supplemental funding to these supporters in order to enhance the extracurricular experience of our students. We are proud of our contributions we made in to the Drama team for new microphones, Speech and Debate team, and the Athletic Teams including a score table, wrestling mats, and new baseball scoreboard. These endeavors were made possible because of your generosity and funds raised by the Booster Club. There are many ways to get involved in the Booster Club. First join the Booster Club.

3 Second, volunteer to help in the concession stand or be a parent rep for your students' team, etc. Third, come out to our monthly meeting, which is held the first Tuesday of every month at LRHS. The meeting begins at 7pm and lasts for only 1 hour. CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP FORM A Note from the Post Prom Party Committee... FIRST PPP MEETING, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 7PM We'd like to let you know that our first major fundraiser of the year is a Yankee Candle Fundraiser. Order forms were sent home on 9/1. The PPP makes 50% of all the proceeds from this sale. Delivery will be in time for the holidays. We raise our own $ for this party. While we are part of the PTSA, we are not funded by the PTSA. We have some support from local and corporate donations, but we count on our LRHS parents to come through. Please note that because we're part of the PTSA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, your contribution is tax deductible. Here are our suggested donation amounts; however, any amount you wish to give is greatly appreciated: Freshman-$15.00 Sophomore-$25.00 Junior-$35.00 Senior-$45.00 Please send your check by October 31, 2011 to: LRHS PTSA PPP 1212 Cowpens Ave Baltimore, Maryland Parents from all grades are needed and welcome at our meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Teachers' Lounge at 7pm. The success of your son's or daughter's PPP can be increased by active participation prior to their senior year. Every year gets better with new experiences. Go to the school's website, click on the "Parents" link, then the "Post Prom Party" link for more information. Thanks for your support - Susan Nolder or psemenolder@verizon.net PTSA NEWS The LRHS PTSA Needs YOU! To keep our organization strong and accomplish all of our goals, we need help - your help! Here are our current volunteer needs:

4 Fall Fundraiser - DriveOne4URSchool, October 15th, 9:30am-5pm, sponsored by Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln Mercury. 300 DRIVERS ARE NEEDED to earn $6,000 for the LRHS Technology Fund! We need every parent and staff member to reach our goal. One licensed driver per household. We promise - ZERO hounding from sales staff! More than likely, you'll take the brand new car out without a salesman. Zip around the block and our school's technology fund will earn $20 for your 5 minute test drive! Click here for all the information. Reflections - Art and Literature judges are needed for the National PTA's annual arts competition. Loch Raven has some very talented students so this is a fun way to volunteer if you are an artist or writer! Judging will take place in early December. Freshman Class Liaison - This parent is in communication with the Class Advisors to share Freshman-related news with the PTSA and other parents such as class news, fundraisers, etc. Craft Fair in March - Committee is now forming to contact vendors, discuss publicity, etc. Post Prom Party - LOTS of help is needed to plan this May after-prom party for our seniors. Ridgely Middle and Pine Grove Middle Liaisons - If you have a child at LRHS and the middle school, this is a great opportunity to be involved in both schools at once. You simply come to our 3rd Tuesday of the month board meeting at 7pm and let us know what's going on at the middle school. Please contact PTSA President Julie Sugar Lrhsptsapresident@gmail.com for more information. Thank you **CLICK HERE FOR PTSA MEMBERSHIP FORM** DRIVEONE4URSCHOOL! WHO? LRHS PTSA, Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln Mercury, and the Ford Motor Co. WHAT? DriveOne4URSchool to benefit the LRHS Technology Fund WHERE? Bob Davidson E. Joppa Rd. WHEN? October 15th from 9:30am to 5pm WHY? Ford will donate $20.00 for every test drive HOW? Licensed drivers over 18 (one test drive per

5 household) PLEASE plan to drive and invite your friends & family to DRIVEONE4URSCHOOL! Our goal is 300 drivers and $6,000! Five minute, zero pressure test drive - we promise! QUESTIONS? WANT TO SIGN UP? Contact Event Chair Katie Lancaster at or rml438@comcast.net Link to Drive One flyer **SPIRIT WEEK** 9/12 THROUGH 9/16/11 ON MONDAY 9/12/11, TUESDAY 9/13/11, WEDNESDAY 9/14/11, SPIRIT WEAR WILL BE ON SALE IN THE CAFETERIA DURING ALL THREE LUNCH PERIODS LOCH RAVEN HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR Loch Raven High School spirit wear items are available for purchase throughout the year. Simply click on the this link ( for information regarding items for sale, prices, and how to order. Items include: hoodies, long sleeve t-shirts, purple sweat pants, flannel pants, white short sleeve t-shirts, purple/gold mesh shorts, purple polo shirts, and flip-flops -- all printed with various Loch Raven High School logos. Order Now! lochravenspiritwear@gmail.com with any questions. NEW THIS YEAR: 2GB JUMP/FLASH DRIVE WRIST BAND, fastens to wear on wrist, $10 "Inspiring Academic Excellence"

6 **NEW 2011** Ladies yoga pant, black, with gold LR on hip $25 **NEW 2011** Ladies spandex shorts, black, with gold LR logo on leg $15 **NEW 2011** Purple moisture wicking t-shirt with logo across front $15 **NEW 2011** Embroidered knit caps, purple with Loch Raven Raiders $10 **NEW 2011** Sling bag, purple, silver, black, with logo $25 CONCESSIONS HELP NEEDED Concessions Chair Katie Lancaster needs help selling refreshments to hungry athletes and fans. Please contact her at or if you can spare a few hours!

7 SCHOOL NEWS ONLY SCHOOL-WIDE FUNDRAISER JOE CORBI PIZZA Please help make our only school-wide fundraiser a great success! The money from this fundraiser will be used to upgrade technology in our classrooms. Our hope is that each student will sell at least one kit so we can reach our goal. The money raised from past years has allowed us to equip every classroom with an LCD Projector and Elmo. The top seller in each grade will receive a $50.00 prize. Cash donations are also welcomed to support our only school-wide fundraiser. Check your student's backpack for a packet containing the flyer and the Joe Corbi's catalog of pizzas. DATES OF SALE: September 1 through September 30, 2011 ORDERS DUE to Homeroom Teachers: September 30, 2011 DELIVERY DATE: October 10, 2011 PICK-UP TIMES: 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Loch Raven Cafeteria CLICK HERE FOR FLYER ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS The LRHS Music Department's first fundraiser of the year starts with our Entertainment Book drive. The sale runs from September The Baltimore book is $ Out-oftown books are available for most of the country as well. See any of our music students to place an order, or orders via can be taken by Mr. Goldstein, egoldstein@bcps.org or Mr. King, kking3@bcps.org. Thanks for your support of our musical activities! SENIOR INTERVIEW DAY

8 Senior Interview Day is October 19, Interviewers Needed Senior Interview Day will take place on the morning of October 19. Volunteers from the professional world (preferably not parents of seniors) are needed from 7:30-10:30am to conduct mock interviews. More details will be included in next month's newsletter. Contact Ms. Paules at cpaules@bcps.org if you're interested in helping or if you have questions. EDLINE Please remember to pick up your EDLINE activation code in the office! ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME Loch Raven High School Athletic Hall of Fame The LRHS Athletic Department is proud to announce the inaugural class in the Loch Raven Athletic Hall of Fame. The following athletes will be formally inducted during halftime of the Homecoming football game on September 17th Christy Dial Volleyball, Basketball & Lacrosse 2. Michele DeJuliis Soccer, Basketball & Lacrosse 3. Janet Flora Field Hockey, Basketball & Lacrosse 4. Wendy Galinn (Coach) - Field Hockey & Lacrosse 5. Diane George (AD & Coach) - Volleyball, Basketball & Lacrosse 6. Sandy Lanahan Lacrosse 7. Sean Landeta Football & Baseball 8. Brett McGonigal Football, Basketball & Baseball 9. Joy Nuttall (Coach) - Lacrosse 10. Stann Waithe Football, Indoor Track & Outdoor Track THE EASIEST SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS OF ALL Help LRHS When You Grocery Shop at Giant and Safeway Giant A+ Bonus Bucks Escrip - Safeway SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWSLETTER SUPPLEMENT September 2011 From: Special Education Liaison- Mary Friedel kmmkfriedel@verizon.net

9 **CLICK HERE FOR SEPTEMBER 2011 SEL NEWSLETTER** LTRC Snow Club Loch Raven High School students - join the LTRC Snow Club for seven fabulous trips to local ski resorts on Friday nights starting January 6th, We visit Ski Round-Top and Ski Liberty three times each, and on Sunday, January 22 we go to Whitetail (no school the following day.) In person registration dates are Monday October 3, Tuesday October 4 and Monday October 10 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Cockeysville Library. Please bring with you a non-returnable photo no smaller than 1.5 x 2.5 inches. You can also register online, see web site address below. For the Friday night trips, the buses leave from Ridgely Middle School at 3:30 pm, and return at 10:45. For the Whitetail trip, we leave at 1:00 pm and return 11:30 pm. Through the program you will purchase a "Night Club Card", which is a season pass that allows you to ski at all three ski resorts every night from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, starting January 2nd. For students registering before November 1, the prices are as follows: Lift and Transportation - $ 335 Lift / Lessons and Transportation - $ 385 Lift / Lessons / Rentals and Transportation - $ 425 For scheduled and complete information visit our web site at access Snow Club. SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 0F EVENTS 1 Back to School Night 7:00 p.m. 1 PTSA General Membership Meeting 7:00 p.m. 5 Schools Closed - Labor Day 6 Booster Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. 6 Board of Ed Meeting - Eastern Tech 7:00 p.m. 7 GT Citizens Advisory Council Meeting - Greenwood ESS, Rm 114 7:00 p.m.

10 12-16 Spirit Week 13 Senior College Night 6:30 p.m. 13 PPP Meeting 7:00 p.m. 17 Homecoming Football Game 1:00 p.m. Sports Hall of Fame Induction Half-time 17 Homecoming Dance 7:00-10:00 p.m. 20 PTSA Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. 27 Underclass Pictures 27 School Improvement Team 3:00 p.m. 29 Rosh Hashanah - Schools Closed 30 First Quarter Interims Distributed President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Audit Committee Class of 2015 Liaison LOCH RAVEN HIGH SCHOOL PTSA BOARD Julie Sugar Christina Pumphrey Andi McClain Katherine Stanka Lynn Flanigan Betty Norman OPEN lrhsptsapresident@gmail.com lrhsptsavp@gmail.com lrhsptsatreasurer@gmail.com lrhsptsasecretary@gmail.com , lflanigan@sheppartpratt.org eanormane@aol.com Class of 2014 Liaison Christina Pumphrey cpumphrey31@gmail.com Class of 2013 Liaison Holly Voelker mvoelker@comcast.net Class of 2012 Liaison Sharon Mostyn sharon.mostyn@gmail.com Community Outreach Julie Sunderland jsunderland41@aol.com Craft Fair OPEN E-Newsletter Robin Comotto comotto@gmail.com Faculty Representative Erin Confair econfair2@bcps.org Katie Lancaster Fall Fundraiser (DriveOne4URSchool) Co-chair OPEN rml438@comcast.net Health and Safety Hospitality (Staff Appreciation and Events) Jennifer Norbeck Denni Arrup Thea Mussman norbeckj@verizon.net jarrup@verizon.net jmmtrmcam@aol.com

11 Junior Ring Ceremony Christina Pumphrey Legislative Laurie Taylor-Mitchell Greg Jones Loch Raven Academy Liaison Tamara Anderson Membership Michele Becker Parent Mailing Distribution Christina Jackson Pine Grove Middle Liaison OPEN Post Prom Party Susan Nolder Principal Bonnie Lambert Reflections Trish Holtzman Ridgely Middle School Liaison OPEN Special Education Liaison Mary Friedel IMPORTANT WEBSITES Loch Raven High School: LRHS Main Office: LRHS Guidance Office: Baltimore County Public Schools: PTA Council of Baltimore County: Maryland PTA: National PTA: Maryland Department of Education: BACK TO TOP LRHS Sports Information: Forward